delicate subject
Example Sentences
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The Welsh Conservatives said it was a "delicate subject" and "vital" to get right.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2023
Some theatergoers no doubt will resent that Norris chose to illuminate this delicate subject in a nuanced way that doesn’t jibe with their own undiluted revulsion.
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022
Shoddy building standards may have contributed to the toll, making it a delicate subject for China.
From New York Times • May 16, 2018
Q: You’re working with very delicate subject matter.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2018
“Two new faces in one day,” Graham said gently, knowing he was touching on a delicate subject.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
